National News from Thursday, January 8th, 2026
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Kildare TD Calls For Grants Of Up To €1,000 To Help Young Innovators Turn Ideas Into Reality
Deputy Ó Cearúil said Ireland must do more to actively cultivate a culture of innovation and risk-taking among young people if the country is to build its own future industries
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Gardaí Launch Investigation As Bodies Of Man And Child Found At Separate Locations In The Capital
Both locations have been preserved for forensic examination.
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Naas Hospital Shifts Patient Debt Recovery In-House After Years Using Collectors
Nationally, public hospitals paid almost €600,000 to debt recovery firms in 2023, more than €500,000 in 2024, and over €278,000 so far this year.
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MEP Nina Carberry Appointed To Lead Negotiations On Next EU Farm Policy
In her new role, Carberry will argue for an increased CAP budget, with a focus on reducing administrative burdens for farmers.
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Disqualified Driver Caught Just 100 Metres From Their Home In Kildare North
The disqualified motorist attempted to evade Gardaí before being stopped and arrested nearby.
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Weight Returns Faster After Fat-Loss Jabs Than Dieting, Major Study Finds
For those who eat healthily and exercise it takes just under four years to regain the weight.
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Higher Education Minister James Lawless Says En-Suite Student Rooms Seems “Quite Wasteful”
He also claimed that phone and social media use, combined with highly individualised living spaces, can limit opportunities for students to mix, socialise and build friendships.
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Hillfort Near Baltinglass Declared The Location Of Ireland's First Town
Local campaigners, described the site as a national treasure.
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